Kalki Ceramics

Studio Kalki and Kalki Ceramics are proud to stand alongside our fellow South African Makers as a contender for the Maker of the Year category at the SCAPE Awards of Excellence, in partnership with Infinity Surfaces. South Africa has no shortage of exceptional design talent, and this just shows SA is not only keeping up; we’re leading the way! With Impact Partner Oggie, these awards are building the stage to spotlight Excellence and we’re excited for what comes next!


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Balconies clad in our hand-glazed Kalki Cotton White terracotta tiles.
Absolutely in love with this building, and there are some even more incredible features throughout.
Architect : Henri Comrie

We love the way this gorgeous kitchen island by came out.

Featuring our handmade half-round terracotta tiles in Cotton White, the two semi-circles that make up the base of this feature island resonate perfectly with the form of the tiles.

There is something about the quality of the light on the KZN North Coast that is impossible to imitate anywhere else.

This beautiful renovation in Zimbali Coastal Estate makes full use of this unique quality, using our Ivory White tiles along with warm natural oak, Volakas marble and large helpings of ebony-stained timber accents.

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We can’t wait to see this come to life.

There is something about the combination of Matt and Gloss glazes in colours that evoke the elements!

A field of matt terracotta serves as backdrop to a combination of green and ochre, with a beautiful Boomslang-glazed counter in the foreground.

We’re looking forward to sharing the finished project with you.

Also, how cool is the new .kalki Slangetjie?

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We love the endless possibilities and potential pattern combinations you can achieve with Kit Kat tiles.

From a classic, cascading green reminiscent of a forest waterfall, to striations in terracotta that harken back to the cliff faces, the only certainty is a striking and unique finish.

When we start combining them with different materials, there truly is no end to what can be achieved.

Shown here are some special designs incorporating these unique tiles.

1-3 Mamasamba by & , featuring pale Boomslang tiles.
4. Reign Restaurant by featuring a specially developed colour, Reign Terra.
5-6. Boomslang Server by .kalki, fabricated by and placed in the stunning Pines building, styled by
7-9. Forest House by .rutherfoord.architect & of Studio Kalki, featuring Dark Boomslang on the iconic fireplace.

We’re incredibly excited about this awesome new collaboration with our friends at .e.g.r.a.l.p.h.s.p.a.c.e.s , for the design and fabrication of two gorgeous new bars at a beautiful lodge on the Kafue River in Zambia.

These will be entirely manufactured, assembled and checked at our workshop in Durban, then shipped in pieces to the site in Zambia, where they will be re-assembled.

It’s an exciting process, which we can’t wait to share with you.

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Going through some old photos, I found this image of the stunning Bellevue Bar while under construction.
The combination of raw terracotta and dark, Boomslang glaze is particularly special.
Bellevue Bar Counter, 2023
Collaborative project between designworkshop:SA & .kalki
Designed and built by Studio Kalki
Cupboards by

We love the stunning Beach Pavilion at Zululami Luxury Coastal Estate by Lisa Rorich, featuring our iconic Emerald tiles in the plunge pool.
The synergy between the lush green, beautiful natural material set, landscape design by Land Art Studio and the serenity of the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast makes this gem ever so special.

Studio Kalki and Kalki Ceramics are proud to be a part of .online 2024.

Showcasing the beautiful new Inwabu bench, a handmade piece designed by director and finished in our iconic Kalki Ceramics glazes, along with a phenomenal collaborative project by director .ceramics and Nicola Smith of , the fair is open to the public from 24 - 26 May 2024.

Come and say hi, meet the faces behind our design house, and view some incredible art in one of South Africa’s most eclectic and unique settings, the amazing Shepstone Gardens.

We look forward to meeting you there!

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These beautiful images by .sa feature our Emerald Green tiles throughout the home, celebrating their lush and living green glaze in perfect harmony with the surrounding vegetation and warm wood.
It makes us really happy to see our ceramic surfaces used in such unique and groundbreaking homes.

Check out the feature on this amazing home in the new .

Gorgeous Emerald Green tiles for a new project in Cape Town.
I can’t wait to see the finished product.
It’s going to be truly striking!

Our favourite, rich, deep, varied, otherworldly Natalie Blue.

We can’t get enough of this iconic staircase by & in Johannesburg. We love the palette of natural timber and rich blue glaze, resulting in a truly magnificent piece of design.

We would love to see how you’d combine this blue with our other colours. The potential is endless!

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We’re so happy with the beautiful installation of our Amalfi Blue handmade terracotta tiles at in Bryanston.
The tiles complement the palette of cool greens, aquatic blues and luxurious creamy tones that create a sophisticated and serene atmosphere.
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How epic are these stunning mural panels?
These are heading to Australia next week, and are made specifically as pre-tiled panels for easy mounting onto any wall.
Designed and manufactured in house by .kalki for &

We’re so in love with this beautiful counter at the Good Life Eatery in Sandton, featuring our Kit Kats in a warm, lovely Coral glaze.
knows exactly how to create incredible feature pieces! See if you can spot the subtle detailing using our Sage Green tiles, too.
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A beautiful medley of green tone, set against raw terracotta and natural stone.
We love exploring material combinations, and with our range of glazes the possibilities to add beauty to a space are endless.

We can’t get enough of these stunning green glazes!
Shown here on our range of terracotta half-rounds, destined to head all over SA this week.

We’re loving this selection of sublime tones and textures!
From raw Terracotta to rich Emerald, it always excites us to hold a tile or three in our hands and imagine what they’ll look like when placed in the spaces they’re destined for!
There hasn’t been a single installation we haven’t been blown away by.
We love it when you share images of your Kalki tile installations with us, so keep them coming.

The feature fireplace at Elaleni Forest House is an absolute marvel. We’re in love with the combo of Boomslang Kit Kats and matte brass sheets, creating a rich material set that mirrors the green of the adjacent forest beautifully, while introducing a some sophistication into the space.
Designed by Nikhil Tricam of Studio Kalki & Julia Rutherfoord Architect.
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We’re in love with this beautiful kitchen by .kalki featuring our handmade terracotta half-rounds.

Alongside the Volakas marble and natural oak doors, the palette communicates a bold, yet timeless aesthetic that resonates with the incredible location in which this home is situated.

Designed by .rutherfoord.architect & , the Forest House is one of our favourite buildings of the past year.

Images by Nikhil Tricam

How beautiful is this special Fynbos server at Nando’s Central Kitchen, in Johannesburg?
We’re so happy with how it’s come out, and the way it fits into the space (which was masterfully done under the creative direction of ) which houses some of South Africa’s best local design.

How beautiful is this summer beach house with its extensive use of using our elegant Bone White?
The pale palette is complimented by the beautiful texture and varied finish of the glazed surface, lending a tactile sense to a visually calm beach home.
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How beautiful is this lodge fitout featuring our glazed terracotta tiles?
We love the way our tiles work with the rich palette of finishes and decor, especially the handmade lights and basins by .ceramics .
Designed by and .rutherfoord.architect , this is just one of four unique rooms in this private lodge.
And this is just the first phase - we are so excited to see what comes next!

We are in love with this beautiful bathroom featuring our Sage Green tiles.
Recently completed in the KwaZulu Natal midlands, this private lodge renovation is the second completed project brought to us by the collaboration between .rutherfoord.architect and of .kalki .
This stunning room overlooks the reserve, and features a handmade basin and wall sconce by .ceramics.

We’re in love with the latest addition to Bellevue Cafe, the beautiful whiskey bar!

Featuring our raw terracotta half-rounds, as well as boomslang kit-kats, the bar counter was conceptualised as a collaboration between and designworkshop:sa and was fabricated by .kalki.

The medley of natural materials fits into a larger master plan by premier South African practice , who were the original architects of the outstanding ITI campus in which the cafe is located.

Swipe for some behind-the-scenes on the make-up of the bar!

We’re so in love with these deep terracotta tiles, in a new private lodge renovation project with interior architecture by and architecture & master planning by .rutherfoord.architect .
Handmade ceramic basin and light by .ceramics and Studio Kalki.

We can’t wait to share more of this project with you!
We just hope the photos do the spaces justice, because they are oh-so-magnificent!

We’re incredibly excited about the new .kalki pieces at Nando’s Central Kitchen in Johannesburg.

Masterfully curated by , the space includes two large custom Kabir tables, the iconic Fynbos server, a customised ceramic mural and a bespoke Kalki screen, comprising of raw and glazed handmade terracotta beads.

We can’t wait to show you more!

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As much as the stunning staircase in .sa serves as a focal point in the beautiful space, we can’t help but fall in love with the other unique and outstanding details throughout the restaurant.
Specially made Forest Green tiles in a matt glaze, contrast against the lush Emerald glazes to create a vibrant, verdant experience.
Also, you have to love the stunning pendants by and ceramic wall lights by .ceramics.
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We’re so happy with the outcome of this extra long Fynbos Server (the winning piece of the 2022 ) custom made for a fitout in the United Kingdom.
Featuring signature Kalki Ceramics tiles in Boomslang, Ivory, Sage and Terracotta, the server blends fine steelwork with hand-glazed ceramics to create a beautiful piece of contemporary South African design.

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